Payroll Specialist

About CookUnity: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. The role: As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll support end-to-end payroll processing across the US, Canada, and LATAM—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. You’ll work closely with HR, Finance, and Tech to improve systems, automate workflows, and scale processes using tools like macros, scripts, and AI. You’ll also track payroll KPIs, manage documentation and reporting, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Responsibilities: Support and contribute end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries (US, Canada, LATAM), ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness. Liaise with managers to ensure timely review and approval of hourly employee time sheets. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Tech to support ongoing improvements to our HRIS and payroll systems Contribute to maintaining compliance with international payroll, tax, and labor requirements. Drive documentation, reporting, and process ownership for recurring and ad hoc payroll needs. Participate on the design and implementation of automated workflows, including Excel/Google Sheets macros and custom scripts to improve payroll operations, reduce errors, and speed up delivery. Build scalable, auditable custom processes using AI tools to fill gaps where off-the-shelf software falls short—ensuring alignment with company growth Build and track performance KPIs such as error rates, processing times, and response SLAs to monitor and improve payroll operations. In performing the above, exercise the highest degree of confidentiality related to all sensitive payroll information. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accountant, or another related field. 3+ years of previous experience in Payroll processing. Deep understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and labor law across at least 2 of the following: US, Canada, LATAM. Advanced user of Google Sheets/Excel. Experience of process improvement and automation, ideally with no-code tools or HRIS customization. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and Tech teams. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment. Excellent level of English is required. Preferred requirements: Advanced knowledge of automation tools such as macros and scripting languages (e.g., AI, Google Apps Script) is a strong plus. Learn More About CookUnity We believe great leadership starts with alignment on vision, values, and ways of working. To give you deeper insight into who we are and what we’re looking for, we invite you to explore: CookUnity's Leadership Principles – The values and behaviors that guide how we operate, collaborate, and scale. We hope this provides valuable insight into our culture and product vision. If this excites you, we’d love to connect! Benefits 💸 Get paid in USD 🗺 Work remotely: design the life that you want ⛱ Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date 🎄 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays 🩺 Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider 🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical 🐣 Paid Family leave 🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises 🤖 AI-forward workplace: enterprise access to ChatGPT and Claude to help you work smarter and grow f...